Update Thinking about transitioning Isabel to a toddler bed

::er!ca:: · #1 October 6th, 2010, 10:20 AM

She turned 2 in June, and by this age Brinlee was put in a toddler bed. But it makes me so nervous! Brinlee and Isabel are two totally different children, Isabel is much more adventurous and into everything. Constantly climbing on things she shouldn't be. Brinlee did excellent when we moved her, she didn't even get out of the toddler bed when she woke up, she waited for us to come and get her. I sooooo know that is not going to be the same with Isabel, they're just totally different. But, I want the girls to share a room (so we can have our playroom back!) and I'd like to move them in together in the spring. I feel like I need to get her aquainted with the toddler bed first, before I put her in a twin size bed in the spring. DH and I have been talking about it on and off, but I think we just need to do it and see how it goes. If it doesn't work out, we can put her back in her crib, no bid deal.

Anyone have a very adventurous toddler (climbing, getting into drawers, cabinets, etc. when they shouldn't be!) that has gone into a toddler bed without a hitch?!

**UPDATE**
We haven't tried converting her crib yet, but I don't think it's going to be a good idea. I just put her to bed and I accidentally forgot to put up the safety-gate on her crib and she totally FLIPPED OUT, screaming (sounded much like an anxiety attack). I felt so bad that she was so upset

This is the crib we have (just different color), see how the safety-gate part can be up or down? Just imagine how she would react if there were NO side!

Pitridge · #2 October 6th, 2010, 10:35 AM

Alex is climbing onto anything he can, opening any draw he can

He hasn't tried to get out of his crib yet, so for now, he is staying in his crib. Good luck.

superwoman8977 · #3 October 6th, 2010, 11:04 AM

If she was climibing out of her crib I would say yeah go for it and make her stay in her room till you come and get her. My daughter will be 2 in February and is still in her crib and I am going to try and keep her in there till 3 if I can, I did it with the boys and it turned out great. She has no desire to climb out of her bed plus with the bedtime routine we have established she goes to bed tired and sleeps till morning.

kerian · #4 October 6th, 2010, 11:18 AM

we havent started that yet. Kyla is still small and hasnt tried to get out her crib (except once).
i must say we scared of doing it now. she would constantly come out the room and refuse to sleep.

when are you thinking of starting?

#5 October 6th, 2010, 01:25 PM

Grace climbed out of her crib when she was 18 months old. We skipped the toddler bed and got her a full size bed so that is could also be used as a guest bed. With Grace we had to take everything out of the room that she could climb on. All her clothers are hung or placed into baskets in her closet...I don't trust her with a dresser. We placed a sliding lock on her closet and have a gate in her doorway. She'll be 3 in February and I'm still not ready to take down the gate.

lovemyboysandabbey2 · #6 October 6th, 2010, 01:55 PM

we just switched Abbey this past weekend and only because we got a bed for free! I was NOT ready to put her in a bed! lol
she is wild and gets into everything! lol
but so far *knocks on wood* I haven't had any problems, I do try and have her not nap or take very short napes during the say so she falls asleep faster.

::er!ca:: · #7 October 6th, 2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kerian

we havent started that yet. Kyla is still small and hasnt tried to get out her crib (except once).
i must say we scared of doing it now. she would constantly come out the room and refuse to sleep.

when are you thinking of starting?

We might convert her crib to a toddler bed this weekend...

She doesn't climb out of her crib, she doesn't even try. Neither did Brinlee. We put Brinlee in a toddler bed just before 2.5 years old because I was tired of seeing the same decor in her room, I wanted to redecorate

Hailee&Nevansmommy · #8 October 9th, 2010, 09:50 AM

Im def going to do this in the next few days.. he totally doesnt use his crib now that weve moved into our apt ... a couple mo ago, but hes always ben co sleeping half the night, now all night, and is a lil spoiled now lol .... but i think the toddler bed might work where he wont feel so caged up and scream and try to jump out .
I also think close to two if toddlers are trying to climb out , its a good idea to change it fast, cuzI know of an almost 2 year old who fell out and apparently broke his neck Thats scary enough for me

Jintana · #9 October 9th, 2010, 04:59 PM

We converted at 23 months (2 months ago) after the ninja child figured out that he could get out. It suddenly clicked and then he kept doing it, so we had to convert right then and there. It did NOT go seamlessly.. it is a work in progress. He always gets out of bed sometime during the night. Someone needs to put him to bed if we want him to sleep in the bed at all, and naps are done by car ride an then transfer into bed. For safety for and from ninjas, we have a video monitor and this lock.

Mom-Mom · #10 October 9th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Samantha is constantly into things. We put her in a toddler bed back in april, i think. I wish i could say she doesnt get into things...but if she isnt all of the way ready for bed or a nap, she gets into things. We had to put her dresser in front of her closet to keep her out of her clothes. Then we had to put Charlotte's crib a little in front of the dresser, so she couldnt open the drawers. Now she climbs on top of the dresser to get clothes out of the closet, since there are no doors for her closet. I am glad she is in a big girl bed, but i do have to pick up a lot more now. Lol

Justanic · #11 October 10th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Sophie is still in her crib too. She doesn't climb out so I feel like it's one headache I'm not ready to pursue just yet. I can understand why you wanting to do so though! Let us know how it goes.

kerian · #12 October 11th, 2010, 10:38 AM

did you do it?
how did it go?

~Allison~ · #13 October 11th, 2010, 01:22 PM

Aaden's the same as Izzie (must be something with the June '08 PR!), and is constantly climbing on anything & everything he can, so we're leaving him in his crib for as long as possible! He can (& has) climbed out of his crib, but never during the night. I think when he starts doing that, we'll move him. And if he just happens to be 12 when that happens, so be it.